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23/10/2017

Swiss building workers demand fair payment

Close to 5,500 angry construction workers took to the streets on Saturday 21 October in Switzerland to demand a 150 francs-a-month wage increase. Employers have refused to agree a general pay ...

Swiss building workers demand fair payment

"With a higher salary I can be more motivated to work better and It would mean that I can then afford to buy something for myself"

Ivan, worker

"I need a pay rise because all may salary goes on bills. A pay rise would mean I wouldn't have to be very careful when shopping"

Sevilay, cleaner

"Ako ti plaša ne može osigurati minimum egzistencije i dostojanstva, nešto je jako trulo u postojećem. Veće plaće svim radnicima moralni su i ekonomski imperativ."

Dijana, izvršna tajnica SSSH

"If I would get a pay rise to expand even just a little bit our contacts with friends and even some weekend to get away from the big ciy. If I can dream a bit more, I'd expect to make some small improvements in our home."

Silvia, PA in a private company